Resources

Running a restaurant today involves far more than menus and margins. It’s about meeting evolving guest expectations, managing increasingly complex operations across multiple locations, and adapting quickly as market conditions shift.

One of the most common threads we hear from restaurant CMOs is this: “We know our brand. We know what our guests want. But we’re held back—not by strategy, but by the systems behind it.”

Why modern architecture is key to restaurant agility and growth

Why scaling a restaurant brand requires more than ambition—it requires infrastructure that keeps up

As Gen Z and Millennials gain buying power, they are defining where and how they eat; one of the biggest concerns of these generations of buyers is rising prices. Consumers, especially consumers who’re just starting out, have felt the pinch of rising grocery costs as well as rising restaurant prices. Because of this, they’re on the hunt for more budget-conscious shopping and dining – which has the effect of turning grocery stores into gourmet hangouts.

Salad and Go offers a unique premise: a drive-thru salad restaurant with a mission of making fresh, nutritious food affordable and convenient for everyone. After a phase of rapid expansion, the leadership team at Salad and Go turned their attention to fine-tuning their operations.

After traveling to Chicago last month for this year’s National Restaurant Association’s 2025 Restaurant Show, our team is back in the office and already at work supporting our restaurant customers as they make progress toward achieving their goals in the second half of the year.

In today's rapidly evolving restaurant industry, operators are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten their ability to deliver exceptional dining experiences and maintain profitability. From consumer spending cuts to labor shortages, the hurdles are significant. The right technology can address these challenges head-on, empowering restaurants to thrive in a competitive market.

In today’s evolving retail landscape, experiences are often a key differentiator for customers and employees alike. Nowhere is that truer than when it comes to accessibility; instead of treating inclusive design as something to comply with, retailers today have begun to understand accessibility as a core value of both customer and employee experiences.